Blanquette de veau
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This quick and easy recipe for Blanquette de Veau is a great way to introduce toddlers to the world of French cuisine! Perfect to make on a sunny day, this classic dish is sure to please even the choosiest eaters. With a simple combination of onions, carrots, white wine, and slow-cooked veal, the end result is a delicious and comforting meal for the whole family to enjoy. Try this classic French recipe for Blanquette de Veau for your next toddler dinner!
General Information
- Serves: 4
- Keywords: Blanquette de veau, French cuisine, white stew, veal stew, family-friendly
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 33.5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 grams
- Fats: 36.7 grams
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless veal shoulder, each weighing around 300 grams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 120 grams mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons double cream
Directions
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"Let's get this show on the road, chefs!"
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. -
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
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Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is starting to soften.
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"Are the vegetables ready yet, kids?"
Add the sweet potato, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, flour, pepper and vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Meanwhile, rub the veal shoulder pieces with the butter and season with black pepper. Place in a baking tray and cook for 25 minutes.
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Remove the veal from the oven and set aside.
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Add the mushrooms to the vegetable mixture and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
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"Time to plunk the finishing touches!"
Add the double cream and stir to combine. -
Place the veal pieces in the casserole dish and pour the mushroom and vegetable mixture over the top.
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Bake for a further 10 minutes.
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"Oh no, it’s burnt again!"
Enjoy your Blanquette de veau hot with your favourite sides.
Recommended Sides
Some tasty sides to enjoy alongside your Blanquette de veau for a wholesome family meal:
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Steamed broccoli to add more green goodness.
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"Cauliflowers are flowers too!"
Roasted cauliflower with paprika for a pop of colour. -
"Rice is nice!"
A fluffy bed of basmati rice to soak up all the delicious juices.